Ernest S. McBride Sr. High vs MacArthur Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest S. McBride Sr. High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
682 students
MacArthur Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
| Measure | Ernest S. McBride Sr. High Long Beach, California | MacArthur Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 1,343 | #1544 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4799 of 16,910 | #20405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 682 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Long Beach | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 56.8).
- •MacArthur Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 47.6%).
- •MacArthur Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.5).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High is the larger school with 682 students compared with 340.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ernest S. McBride Sr. High better than MacArthur Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest S. McBride Sr. High ranks higher (63.9 vs 56.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ernest S. McBride Sr. High and MacArthur Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest S. McBride Sr. High: 682. MacArthur Elementary: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest S. McBride Sr. High and MacArthur Elementary rank in California?
Ernest S. McBride Sr. High is 185th of 1,343 and MacArthur Elementary is 1544th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).